splitturkey
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Hello everyone,
I have been going back and forth on building a rifle system for SHTF and my main two ideas are as follows:
1: a SPR inspired 5.56 with an 18" heavy barrel, no spec. lower or uppers yet, but I want this rifle to shoot sub MOA with reloads. I will be building this as a weapon system capable of tactical accuracy out to 500 yds.
2. A bolt action 7.62 NATO, capable of 1,000 yds with hand loads, I would prefer a barrel no more than 22" and to be either bull barrelled or heavy barrelled.
3. Both these weapon choices must not exceed $1,100 WITHOUT GLASS and be ultra reliable in the field. The $1,100 budget does not include bipods or slings either. Just the weapon system.
4. The main purpose of this rifle is to provide better range than my 3 buddies can provide. (Standard Colt Ar15, Remington 870, 22LR) and capable of engaging targets in rural conditions, (woodlands, fields possibly urban)
5. I have never shot 7.62 NATO out of a weapon system other than a 240B, and I have shot 5.56 out to 400 meters.
6. I am proficient with M4/M16 variants but have limited experience with bolt guns.
Have at it gentlemen and ladies. Any questions just post and let me know
I have been going back and forth on building a rifle system for SHTF and my main two ideas are as follows:
1: a SPR inspired 5.56 with an 18" heavy barrel, no spec. lower or uppers yet, but I want this rifle to shoot sub MOA with reloads. I will be building this as a weapon system capable of tactical accuracy out to 500 yds.
2. A bolt action 7.62 NATO, capable of 1,000 yds with hand loads, I would prefer a barrel no more than 22" and to be either bull barrelled or heavy barrelled.
3. Both these weapon choices must not exceed $1,100 WITHOUT GLASS and be ultra reliable in the field. The $1,100 budget does not include bipods or slings either. Just the weapon system.
4. The main purpose of this rifle is to provide better range than my 3 buddies can provide. (Standard Colt Ar15, Remington 870, 22LR) and capable of engaging targets in rural conditions, (woodlands, fields possibly urban)
5. I have never shot 7.62 NATO out of a weapon system other than a 240B, and I have shot 5.56 out to 400 meters.
6. I am proficient with M4/M16 variants but have limited experience with bolt guns.
Have at it gentlemen and ladies. Any questions just post and let me know